Trauma Registrar — Data-Driven Care & Registry Expert

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Trauma Registrar for a full-time role. 8am–4:30pm, Mon-Fri; no weekends or holidays. You will ensure accurate trauma data collection, coding, and reporting to support MIEMSS criteria and program performance.

The position emphasizes data-driven quality improvement, collaboration with clinical teams, and maintaining registry software to meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years of acute care nursing or trauma registry experience required.
• LPN in Maryland required; RN in Maryland preferred.
• Compact state licenses must be designated as Multi-State Privilege.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain complete, accurate data for all trauma patients per MIEMSS criteria.
• Abstract medical records to identify injuries, procedures, and quality indicators.
• Apply coding for trauma diagnoses and procedures using standardized classifications.
• Evaluate data for trends and contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Respond to internal and external requests for trauma data to support reimbursement, education, research, and prevention activities.
• Utilize databases, spreadsheets, and graphic tools to produce reports and presentations.
• Maintain trauma registry software and ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership to support designation and accreditation standards.
• Uphold Meritus Health’s values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

LPN license (Maryland)

RN license preferred (Maryland)

Nursing diploma/degree

Tools

Trauma registry software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Trauma Registrar for a full-time role. 8am–4:30pm, Mon-Fri; no weekends or holidays. You will ensure accurate trauma data collection, coding, and reporting to support MIEMSS criteria and program performance.

The position emphasizes data-driven quality improvement, collaboration with clinical teams, and maintaining registry software to meet accreditation standards.